Sony PS-8750
Vintage & classic turntables · 1976–? Discontinued
£450 typical UK used price
Sony's mid-70s audiophile flagship with X'tal (crystal) lock speed control, a magnetic speed-sensing servo and a high-quality low-resonance arm in a heavy plinth. Built to compete with the best Japanese superdecks of the era.
The forgotten Sony superdeck — flagship build now appreciating fast among collectors.
Who it suits
Best suited to: buyers comfortable assessing used condition and budgeting for servicing (drive mechanism, bearing, stylus). Less ideal for: a no-hassle purchase with a manufacturer warranty — buy a current model instead.
Good to know
- No built-in phono stage — use an amplifier with a phono input or add a separate phono preamplifier.
- This is a used-market purchase. Ask about condition, originality and service history — for this drive type, check servo lock, speed stability and motor noise (no belt to check on a direct-drive deck), plus the stylus regardless.
Specifications
| Drive | direct drive |
|---|---|
| Speeds | 33/45 rpm |
| Built-in phono stage | No |
| USB output | No |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Platter | aluminium |
| Tonearm | Sony carbon-fibre arm |
| Years | 1976–? |
Where to buy the Sony PS-8750
2 UK merchants handle used or discontinued decks like this — each outbound link searches the deck on that merchant’s site.
| Merchant | Type | Delivery | Product search |
|---|---|---|---|
| eBay UK | used marketplace | Varies by seller | Search at eBay UK ↗ |
| Vinyl Revival | music retail | UK delivery | Search at Vinyl Revival ↗ |
Compare it
Compare the PS-8750 against any other deck →
More from Sony
Vintage
Sony PS-X600 Biotracer
Discontinued.
direct drive · 33/45 rpm
£250 typical used
Hi-fi
Sony PS-HX500
Discontinued.
belt drive · 33/45 rpm · phono stage · USB
£180 typical used
Budget
Sony PS-LX310BT
Discontinued.
belt drive · 33/45 rpm · phono stage · Bluetooth · USB
£130 typical used
Vintage
Sony PS-LX2
Discontinued.
direct drive · 33/45 rpm
£60 typical used